Concierge & DPC

Scale concierge member volume without adding administrative headcount

Concierge practices run lean. The AI receptionist absorbs incoming call volume, books appointments, handles after-hours calls, and routes inquiries — so your small team can focus on member experience.

How it pays back

Lean Operations Stay Lean

Concierge practices' entire value proposition is personal attention and small team efficiency. The AI receptionist removes call-volume bottlenecks without forcing you to hire an admin. You stay lean while handling more members.

No After-Hours Service Expense

The AI receptionist handles after-hours calls and urgent routing, replacing the need for a separate answering service. You gain more control over routing, branding, and member experience.

Predictable Staffing Model

Your admin workload is stable and predictable. You're not hiring extra staff when member volume grows. The AI scales with you. You can forecast staffing and operations confidently.

Better Member Experience at Lower Cost

Members get live-voice answers at midnight, seamless appointment booking, and no hold times. Your team isn't burnt out on phones. It's a win for retention and team morale.

Freedom to Grow Without Overhead

Add 100 members without adding staff. The AI handles the call volume. Your clinicians spend more chair time with members. Your admin team isn't stressed. Growth doesn't feel chaotic.

Every call answered

No missed calls, voicemail, or callback queues

Direct appointment booking

Members book on the call; no scheduling coordinator required

Routine questions answered directly

Hours, fax, location, billing info — handled by AI without staff escalation

Works alongside your existing EMR

Integrates with athenahealth, eClinicalWorks, Epic, Elation, Cerbo, Hint, Tebra, AdvancedMD, ModMed, and operates independently

Frequently asked questions

How many members can one admin assistant manage with AI reception?

With AI handling inbound calls, scheduling, after-hours, and basic questions, one admin can typically manage 300–500 members depending on practice complexity. Without AI, that number drops to 150–250. The AI receptionist extends your team's effective capacity significantly.

Will members think they're talking to a robot?

No. The AI voice is natural and conversational. Members don't realize they're talking to AI until you tell them. Most calls end with members saying 'That was easy.' The AI sounds human because it is — a voice AI trained on thousands of medical calls.

What happens when the AI can't answer a question?

The AI acknowledges the question, captures it, and transfers to your team with full context logged. Your staff handles the call with all details already gathered. This is still faster and more professional than the member calling back.

Can the AI handle complex member requests?

Yes. The AI can handle tiered requests: 'I need to reschedule my appointment AND update my insurance AND ask about my bill.' It can book the reschedule, capture insurance info, and route the billing question — all in one call.

What if a member wants to speak to a human immediately?

You set the policy. If a member asks for a human, the AI can transfer them immediately. Or, the AI can say, 'I can help with that. What can I do for you?' and often resolves the issue. You control the balance.

Does the AI receptionist replace my admin assistant?

No. Your admin assistant is freed from phone volume and basic scheduling, so they can focus on higher-value work: member experience, clinical support, care coordination, and relationship building. You end up with a stronger practice, not an empty desk.

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